(2004)

Dear Mr. Berlage:

You have advised that the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ("MNCPPC") and Montgomery County are considering a proposed mutual aid agreement to extend the jurisdiction of the Park Police outside park property within Montgomery County.

You ask for our opinion on the proper method for the Montgomery County Council to approve the proposed agreement. In particular, you ask whether the County must approve the proposed agreement by a law or by a resolution of the County Council.

In our opinion, the County may enter into the mutual aid agreement by enacting a law…